| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $48.79 | 5.502% | $51.4744 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.51 | 13.820% | $178.1397 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.79 | 3.380% | $146.5825 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.68 | 7.856% | $145.2605 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.67 | 12.737% | $142.804 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.65 | 8.478% | $121.1157 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 5.144% | $85.1246 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.05 | $870.5014 | $870.49 | $870.45 | $870.50 | |